Viking


Susan M. Margeson - 1960
    Loaded with superb color photographs of Viking ships and swords, clothes and shields, memorial stones and beautiful brooches, this revised and updated edition of Eyewitness: Viking offers a unique view into the lives of the Norse people and their outstanding achievements.

President Pennybaker


Kate Feiffer - 2008
    Chores, school, homework, and more chores. Who needs it? Sent to his room for a time-out, Luke devises a plan to run for president and make like fair for kids once and for all. As "Pennies for Pennybaker" builds momentum, Luke's campaign takes hold across America. Being president of the United States is all a kid could hope for - or is it? Completely plausible and surprising, Kate Feiffer and Diane Goode's spirited collaboration is sure-fire inspiration for presidential hopefuls across the land.

Calvin Can't Fly: The Story of a Bookworm Birdie


Jennifer Berne - 2010
    The other birds call him “geeky beaky,” but Calvin just ruffles his feathers and buries his beak in a book. Yet, when it comes time to migrate, poor Calvin suddenly realizes he can't fly!  His sisters, brothers, and cousins carry him into the air.But on their way south, the winds blow hard, the trees bend, and the air starts to smell strange. It's a hurricane, and only Calvin can save the day-because he has read all about it!Witty illustrations, an endearing hero, and a delightful story make this a true celebration of the pleasures of reading!

Rocks: Hard, Soft, Smooth, and Rough


Natalie M. Rosinsky - 2002
    Some rocks are actually minerals, and you can even find fossils in some types of rocks. Complete with activities and experiments, this nonfiction science book is perfect for introducing children to geology.

Animal ABC


Marcus Pfister - 2013
    Pfister’s bold, colorful illustrations capture each critter in all of their glory and name the animal in bold letters so children can see if their guesses were correct—a ferociously fun way to learn about the alphabet and animals.  • A basic concept book with Pfister’s identifiable style. • Read-aloud rhymes that make learning your letters fun! • Pfister is the bestselling author of the Rainbow Fish series.

A Call for a New Alphabet


Jef Czekaj - 2011
    Every other letter in the alphabet has so much to do and plays such important roles in making words. X expects more. He calls for a vote on a new alphabet (gasp!). According to the Alphabet Constitution, X has every right to question the status quo. But the night before the vote, X is plagued by dreams of what could happen if he were to take on another letter’s job. S has to run around a lot making singular words plural, except sometimes he isn’t needed at all, and sometimes he needs to bring along another letter . . . it was all very confusing. Then X thought he’d like to be E. E was very important and very useful. E agreed. But E was exhausted. He was in thousands of words and constantly busy. X didn’t think E’s job was a good idea after all.

Tomorrow's Alphabet


George Shannon - 1996
    A is for seed, B is for eggs, C is for milk -- what's going on here? The seed is tomorrows Apple, the eggs are tomorrows Birds, the milk is tomorrows Cheese! Explore a wonderful world of possibility with an imaginative alphabet puzzle that encouraged young readers to look beyond the obvious.

You Can't Take a Balloon into the National Gallery


Jacqueline Preiss Weitzman - 2000
    Full color.

Waynetta and the Cornstalk: A Texas Fairy Tale


Helen Ketteman - 2007
    This fun retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk is full of cowgirl sass, as a young Texas girl discovers her luck at the top of a giant cornstalk.

Hill of Fire


Thomas P. Lewis - 1971
    Then one afternoon the ground growls, hisses smoke, and swallows up his plow. A volcano is erupting in the middle of his cornfield!

G My Name Is Girl: A Song of Celebration from Argentina to Zambia


Dawn Masi - 2021
    We come from A RGENTINA and we are A DVENTUROUS.Girls from 26 different countries - Argentina to Zambia - are beautifully and thoughtfully represented in this A-to-Z tribute of global girlhood. Children will enjoy reading about each girl's name, empowering chracter trait, and country, while learning how we are all connected.Globally-minded kids can also find the countries on a map at the back of the book and dream of places they'd like to visit.This kind-hearted and hopeful book will let girls feel insprired and loved.

Project Seahorse


Pamela S. Turner - 2010
    In Handumon in the Philippines, villagers and conservationists have joined to protect the seahorse and the coral reefs where they live. Amanda Vincent and Heather Koldewey, founders of Project Seahorse, work with Filipino colleagues and local fishers like “Digoy” Paden to protect seahorses and the livelihood of local fishing families. Through their efforts the Handumon Marine Protected Area is now a model “underwater park” where marine life is safe from fishing.

Miss Hunnicutt's Hat


Jeff Brumbeau - 2003
    So when Miss Hunnicutt steps out in her new hat, the stuffy townsfolk are scandalized. The chicken has to go! But plucky Miss Hunnicut stands up for her right to wear what she likes. And when the Queen's arrival prompts a surprising turn of events, the townspeople learn to celebrate the silly eccentricities that make life interesting.

All in Just One Cookie


Susan E. Goodman - 2006
    ALL IN JUST ONE COOKIEA tasty picture book about what goes into Grandma's chocolate chip cookies.

The Boxcar Children Collection, Vol. 1: The Chocolate Sundae Mystery, The Mystery on Blizzard Mountain, The Mystery of the Spider's Clue, The Ghost Ship Mystery


Gertrude Chandler Warner - 1995
    The Mystery on Blizzard Mountain, The Mystery of the Spider's Clue, and The Ghost Ship Mystery.